Vol. 35, Issue 1 (September - October 2013)

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ABA Policy Update

On August 13, 2013, at the American Bar Association Annual Meeting, the following two resolutions proposed by the Commission on Law and Aging were adopted by the ABA House of Delegates.

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Fall Intern Profiles

Profiles of Candace K. Cliatt and Daniel Joslyn, the Commission's Fall interns.

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National Guardianship Network Launches New Website

The National Guardianship Network, a collaborative group of national organizations dedicated to effective adult guardianship law and practice, is pleased to announce that it has launched a new website.

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Surveys: Your Feedback is Needed!

Two surveys are now open to our readers: National Legal Resource Center: Annual User-Needs Survey National Aging and Law Institute/National Aging and Law Conference: Your Input Wanted for 2014 and Beyond

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The Village Movement

Candace Baldwin

Over the past 10 years, an innovative aging-in-the-community model to emerge is the Village model, which creates a wide array of supports and facilitates the creation of social networks of older adults in service to each other.

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An Introduction to Funding Long-Term Care without Medicaid

This article will define long-term care and discuss the importance of planning for long-term care funding for ourselves, our families, and our clients. This article will also highlight ways to fund long-term care without Medicaid.

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How Seniors Can Protect Themselves from Health Care Scams

Daniel Joslyn

Tips and resources highlighted at the recent Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Roundtable event on “Consumer Protection and the Healthcare Marketplace.”

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Elder Law Attorneys: First Line of Defense in Financial Elder Abuse

Stuart D. Zimring

In many cases, an Elder Law attorney can be the first line of defense against fiduciary elder abuse. Proper counseling, planning, and drafting of estate planning documents can build protective mechanisms, safeguards, and checks and balances into the estate plan to protect the elder for years to come.

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Book Review: Veterans Appeals Guidebook

David M. Godfrey

If you are going to practice in the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (CAVC), you should have a copy of this book on your desk.

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Book Review: Alzheimer’s and the Law

David M. Godfrey

Alzheimer’s and The Law blends substantive information with practice pointers and interdisciplinary advice. The end result is a book that is informative and interesting to read.

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Theater Review: The Velocity of Autumn

Candace K. Cliatt

Eric Coble’s The Velocity of Autumn, performed beautifully in the Kreeger Theatre at Arena Stage, delightfully details the pains and frustrations associated with growing older and the responsibilities of care that ensue.

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Brooklyn Law School Launches Elder Rights Clinic

This fall marks the launch of the Elder Rights Clinic at Brooklyn Law School.

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FEMA: Removing Barriers to Alert Accessibility

Recognizing that alert and warning information is only effective if received means understanding how people choose to receive information.

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Inside the Commission

Updates on staff speaking engagements and new resources.